4 Easy Fat Burning Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day

4 Easy Fat Burning Breakfast Ideas to Start Your Day

We’ve talked a bit about how having healthy eating habits will really set the stage for your overall health. And this is true. What we eat has a lot to do with how we feel. So today, let’s take a look at these 4 fat burning breakfast ideas to start your day. Now you may be thinking- but who has time for breakfast? Trust me, even though you may be tempted to skip it; breakfast is important. In fact, I would encourage you to make it one of your health and wellness goals. I will be the first to admit to it- this is definitely one of those areas that I could improve on. So yes, I need to practice what I preach. I’ve tried…

11 Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

11 Signs and Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Though the topic only seems to get attention when a celebrity comes out to talk about it, like Brooke Shields or most recently with Hayden Panettier, postpartum depression is a very real thing. And I think it’s unfortunate that it takes a celebrity sharing their story for people to really start paying attention to any sort of mental health issue. As someone who has struggled with clinical depression, I realized that the reality of postpartum depression happening was very real. After having Squeaker and V, it wasn’t something that I dealt with but after the birth of Sweet B- postpartum depression hit me big time. I’m not sure why that would occur with one pregnancy but not the other two. Or maybe it was just…

10 Healthy Foods To Have In Your Kitchen

10 Healthy Foods To Have In Your Kitchen

Your overall health and wellness will usually start with what you eat. Sure, there’s more to it (how much sleep you get, level of activity, etc.) but it usually begins with your overall diet. Now, when I’m talking about “diet” I don’t mean the restrictive kind. There are many different kinds of diets that you may have heard of. But, in this case, it just means your general food intake and relates to the standard American diet. You can start taking steps towards a healthier diet without sacrificing, simply by incorporating one (or more) of these healthy foods to have in your kitchen. And be sure to check out more of my health and wellness tips for moms for further guidance. Living longer is about…

9 Awesome Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

9 Awesome Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

9 Awesome TP Roll Crafts Hello! I am so pleased to be visiting today to share some of our favourite crafts. I’m always on the look-out for simple, easy kids crafts ! We particularly enjoy toilet paper toll crafts as they are inexpensive, easy to come by and surprisingly versatile!! Not only can I cut down on my waste by recycling some everyday essential items, but they make the cutest creations. I also love seeing the independent and self-confident nature surge forth when the crafting is easy enough for me to turn my little artists loose. Below are some of my favorite ideas for you to try with your little artist. Your child will enjoy dancing, wiggling and jamming out with these adorable Dancing Giraffes….

Overcoming Major Depression

Overcoming Major Depression

This post was originally published on August 12, 2014- shortly after the tragic passing of Robin Williams. I had used that time and opportunity to share my own personal story as this post as initially part of a series to introduce myself to my readers. Do you know someone who has major depression? Or maybe you are the one with major depression? Whatever the case may be, I invite you in today to talk about major depression. Mental health issues still face so much stigma and judgement despite increased media coverage. But that’s just it… it may increased coverage but until you experience it firsthand; you may still be prone to judging or misunderstanding someone with a mental illness. And since you’re at this blog…

6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life

6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life

When it comes to spring cleaning, most of us just think about how we can spring clean our homes. And that’s great. But have you ever thought to spring clean your life? Spring cleaning your house or apartment is incredibly important. You live there, after all, and you want it to look nice. Spring cleaning can also be a great stress relief. I’ll be the first to admit, that when I’m in a bad mood- I clean. I also like to bake. And there have been many a batch of cookies to go along with a sparkling kitchen. But did you know that this is also a good time of the year to clean up your life? By now, those who make diet or health resolutions…